Histopathology Technician

US-Defense-Health-Agency; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD seeks a Histology Technician for third shift (2200-0630) as part of the Directorate for Clinical Operations. This Direct Hire Solicitation requires US citizenship and familiarity with embedding, cutting, and staining paraffin-embedded tissue.

Qualified candidates will have one year of specialized experience with histopathology equipment and quality control procedures. ASCP HT/HTL certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience embedding, cutting, and staining paraffin-embedded tissue.
• Experience operating tissue processors and automated stainers.
• Conduct quality control procedures on histopathology equipment.

Skills

Embedding tissues

Cutting paraffin sections

Staining paraffin sections

Quality control procedures

Tools

Tissue processor

Automated stainer

Job description

About the Position:

This position supports the Directorate for Clinical Operations at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Anatomic Pathology Lab, Bethesda, MD. Third shift - 2200-0630.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Who May Apply:

US Citizens.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes embedding, cutting, and staining paraffin embedded tissue; operating tissue processors and automated stainers; and conducting quality control procedures on histopathology equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

Substitution and Qualifications:

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Preferred but not Required:

A U.S. Certified Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnology (HTL) through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Registry or comparable certification.